Our Mission
Excellent Care...Every Time

Our Vision
To be the first choice for our patients, physicians, employees, and community.

Our Values
Patient-centered care
Respect and compassion
Quality and service
Teamwork
Continuous learning and improvement
Community health improvement
Financial stewardship

Centra Health is governed by a 24-member board of directors that represents a cross section of the community and understands the area's needs.

Centra Health Board of Directors 2009

Kenneth S. White, Esq.
Edmunds & Williams

Thomas W. Nygaard, M.D.
Vice-Chairman
Medical Associates of Central Virginia, Inc.

George W. Dawson
President & CEO, Centra Health, Inc.

Albert M. Baker, M.D.
Lynchburg Pulmonary Associates, Inc.

David S. Black
Vice President, Controller, Babcock and Wilcox Company (B&W)

William A. Blackman, M.D.
Lynchburg Internal Medicine

Michael V. Bradford

James K. Candler
President, Candler Oil Company

William R. Chambers
Chairman of the Board, C.B. Fleet

Rev. William Coleman
Pastor, Cross Road Baptist Church

Robert D. Cook, M.D.

Julie P. Doyle
Education & Research Foundation, Inc.

Rodger W. Fauber

Stuart Fauber
President, SunTrust Bank

Kirsten L. Huber, M.D.

Terry H. Jamerson
Publisher, News & Advance

Stephen C. Keith
Longwood University & Board Chairman at Southside Community Hospital

Chrstine A. Marraccini, M.D.
OB/GYN, Women's Health Services

Augustus A. Petticolas, Jr., D.D.S.
General Dentistry

Charles W. Pryor, Jr.
Chairman, Urenco Investments

Amy G. Ray, CPA
Brown, Edwards & Co. L.L.P.

Marc A. Schewel
Chairman of the Board, Schewel Furniture Company, Inc.

W. Kirkham Sydnor, M.D.

Walker P. Sydnor, Jr.
President, Scott Insurance

J. Scott Wade, M.D.
Internal Medicine & Infectious Disease, Medical Associates of Central Virginia

Consuella K. Woods
Principal, Sandusky Middle School (Retired)

Medical Staff Officers
Ronald J. Fisher, M.D., President
Michael J. Diminick, M.D., Vice President

Senior Vice Presidents, Centra Health, Inc.,
Ex officio members:

Thomas C. Jividen 
Lewis C. Addison